A practical guide to Sacramento’s famous tule fog — when it happens, how to check conditions before you leave, and how to drive safely when visibility drops to near zero.
The Yolo Causeway is home to the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in California. Here’s how to see them before they head south — and how to get tickets for next year’s guided tour.
The California International Marathon returns to Sacramento on December 6, 2026. Solo registration is sold out, but the relay and October transfer window are still open. Here’s everything you need to know about the course, expo, spectator spots, and finish line logistics.
Sacramento’s Run to Feed the Hungry returns for its 33rd year on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the 5K and 10K race near Sacramento State.
Three Sacramento Oktoberfest events are happening in fall 2026: Der Biergarten’s free Midtown street party on September 26, Saktoberfest at Cal Expo on October 9–10, and the Sacramento Turn Verein’s 57th annual celebration also October 9–10.
The 28th Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival runs November 6–8, 2026, in downtown Lodi — a 35-minute drive from Sacramento. Free admission, guided wildlife tours, and a free bonus stop at Cosumnes River Preserve.
Amador County wine country hits peak season every fall — and it is only an hour from Sacramento. Here are the harvest events, the best wineries to visit, and how to plan the day trip in 2026.
Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon just opened the world’s largest corn maze for 2026. Here’s what to know about the two best corn maze experiences within 40 minutes of Sacramento.
Fall is the Sacramento Zoo’s best-kept secret: cooler temps, more active animals, and smaller crowds. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit—hours, pricing tips, add-ons worth it, and the Sunday shows locals know about.
The free Farm-to-Fork Festival folded into Terra Madre Americas, which runs every other year. Here’s why there’s no festival this September and when the next one is.
